Prison

Prison

Prison (/ˈprɪzən/), also known as a penitentiary or correctional facility, is a place where individuals are physically confined and, usually, deprived of a range of personal freedoms.

Etymology

The term "prison" comes from the Latin "prēnsiō", meaning "seizure, capture, taking".

Related Terms

• Incarceration: The state of being confined in prison; imprisonment.
• Correctional Facility: A term used in some jurisdictions to describe prisons and jails.
• Penitentiary: A type of prison in some countries, including the United States.
• Detention Center: A type of prison where individuals are held before their trial.
• Rehabilitation (penology): A goal of the justice system that attempts to reform a prisoner so that they can lead a productive life upon release.
• Parole: The early release of a prisoner who agrees to abide by certain conditions.
• Probation: A period of supervision over an offender, ordered by a court instead of serving time in prison.

See Also

• List of prisons
• Prison reform
• Prisoners' rights
• Prison-industrial complex

External links

• Medical encyclopedia article on Prison
• Wikipedia's article - Prison

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